There's a curious stretch of prime commercial real estate along Fore Street in Portland, Maine, that can't seem to sustain businesses. Veranda Thai Will Open A New Spot in Portland, Maine, AgainAccording to MaineBiz, the Veranda Group has leased space at 425 Fore Street with plans to open a new restaurant. The Veranda Group's holdings include Veranda Thai restaurant as well as Veranda Thai Kitchen in Westbrook, Maine. This Isn't The First Time Veranda Thai Expanding Into Portland, Maine's Old PortIn 2015, Veranda Thai first tried their hand at expansion in Portland's Old Port by opening a location at 245 Commercial Street. It is unknown when the new Veranda Group restaurant will operate like Veranda Thai and Veranda Thai Kitchen or will focus on a limited menu instead.